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Fatima Gutierrez  1026

            Emerson’s title and thesis is to help people to look at what their thoughts and idea are, instead of looking outside of their intelligence for someone else’s answers. Emerson’s main idea was supported by his tone because of the way he was explaining himself and giving examples. Something I remember that Emerson said was “There is a time in every mans education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance.”            Emerson uses syntax to show and express how people should express themselves instead of looking at other people and comparing themselves. You should know your own strengths. You’re unique no one else can be like you so why would you want to be like someone else. Be yourself!           At one point of Emerson’s essay he states that “imitation is suicide” and to “trust thyself”, he is basically saying to rely on yourself. Never depend on anyone but yourself because you are capable of achieving anything.            Emerson’s idea to help me in m